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Qualcomm Moves Closer to Acquiring NXP Semiconductors
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Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM - Free Report) , the largest mobile chipset manufacturer globally, has moved a step closer toward its proposed acquisition of Netherlands-based mobile chipset giant NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI - Free Report) . Recently, NXP Semiconductors announced that its shareholders have approved the company’s takeover by Qualcomm during an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on Jan 27, 2017.
In Oct 2016, Qualcomm entered into a definitive agreement with NXP Semiconductor to buy the latter. Per the deal, Qualcomm will pay $110 per NXP Semiconductors share in cash reflecting an enterprise value of approximately $47 billion (equity value of $39 billion) for the Dutch chipset maker. The deal is anticipated to be closed by the end of 2017 subject to all necessary regulatory approvals.
NXP Semiconductors is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, mixed-signal mobile chipsets. The company has a strong clientele serving more than 25,000 customers through its direct sales channel and global network of distribution channel partners. The combined entity is likely to generate annual revenues of over $30 billion. Further, it will position itself as a strong player in the next-generation mobile chipset segment with a potential market size of $138 billion by 2020.
Qualcomm has decided to float a new foreign subsidiary called “Qualcomm River Holdings B.V.”, based in Amsterdam, which will issue tender offer to acquire NXP Semiconductors. Flotation of foreign subsidiary is necessary to avoid paying tax on its offshore cash. As of Jun 30, 2016, Qualcomm had $2.4 billion of cash and equivalents in the U.S., and another $28.6 billion as offshore cash. The company doesn’t need to pay tax on the offshore cash, as long as it is reinvested offshore.
Qualcomm expects the transaction to be significantly accretive to its non-GAAP EPS immediately upon completion. Further, the company expects to generate $500 million of annualized run-rate cost synergies within two years after the transaction closes.
Advantages to Qualcomm
The major positive of the deal is that it will enable Qualcomm to diversify its business model. The company is the leader in mobile chipset market. However, in recent years, markets for smartphones and tablets are gradually slowing down. Additionally, these chipset businesses are low-margin in nature. For last couple years, the company’s business has remained stagnant.
On the other hand, NXP Semiconductors manufacturers chips for next-generation automotive, industrial and Internet of Things (IoT) segments. Therefore, acquisition of NXP Semiconductors will enable Qualcomm to diversify into highly lucrative end markets such as auto, secured devices, connectivity and secure payments. These segments offer high-margin businesses with strong potential for future growth.
This transaction will place Qualcomm in the second position after Intel Corp. (INTC - Free Report) in terms of sales in the broader global semiconductor market. Moreover, the combined entity will also become a formidable challenger to other large semiconductor firms like Broadcom Ltd. (AVGO - Free Report) , Analog Devices Inc. (ADI - Free Report) and ARM Holdings.
Price Performance of Qualcomm
In the last one year, the stock price of Qualcomm has gained 16.24% compared with 8.66% loss witnessed by the Zacks categorized Wireless Equipment industry. Qualcomm, the undisputed leader in the global wireless baseband chipset market is widening its presence in adjacent opportunities, including automotive, networking and mobile computing strategies, which bode well for long-term growth. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor is best known for its versatility in IoT applications.
However, aggressive competition in the mobile phone chipset market, stringent regulatory norms and anti-competitive charges are some of the major headwinds faced by the company. We believe that these are the reasons behind the company’s currently carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Qualcomm Moves Closer to Acquiring NXP Semiconductors
Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM - Free Report) , the largest mobile chipset manufacturer globally, has moved a step closer toward its proposed acquisition of Netherlands-based mobile chipset giant NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI - Free Report) . Recently, NXP Semiconductors announced that its shareholders have approved the company’s takeover by Qualcomm during an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on Jan 27, 2017.
In Oct 2016, Qualcomm entered into a definitive agreement with NXP Semiconductor to buy the latter. Per the deal, Qualcomm will pay $110 per NXP Semiconductors share in cash reflecting an enterprise value of approximately $47 billion (equity value of $39 billion) for the Dutch chipset maker. The deal is anticipated to be closed by the end of 2017 subject to all necessary regulatory approvals.
NXP Semiconductors is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, mixed-signal mobile chipsets. The company has a strong clientele serving more than 25,000 customers through its direct sales channel and global network of distribution channel partners. The combined entity is likely to generate annual revenues of over $30 billion. Further, it will position itself as a strong player in the next-generation mobile chipset segment with a potential market size of $138 billion by 2020.
Qualcomm has decided to float a new foreign subsidiary called “Qualcomm River Holdings B.V.”, based in Amsterdam, which will issue tender offer to acquire NXP Semiconductors. Flotation of foreign subsidiary is necessary to avoid paying tax on its offshore cash. As of Jun 30, 2016, Qualcomm had $2.4 billion of cash and equivalents in the U.S., and another $28.6 billion as offshore cash. The company doesn’t need to pay tax on the offshore cash, as long as it is reinvested offshore.
Qualcomm expects the transaction to be significantly accretive to its non-GAAP EPS immediately upon completion. Further, the company expects to generate $500 million of annualized run-rate cost synergies within two years after the transaction closes.
Advantages to Qualcomm
The major positive of the deal is that it will enable Qualcomm to diversify its business model. The company is the leader in mobile chipset market. However, in recent years, markets for smartphones and tablets are gradually slowing down. Additionally, these chipset businesses are low-margin in nature. For last couple years, the company’s business has remained stagnant.
On the other hand, NXP Semiconductors manufacturers chips for next-generation automotive, industrial and Internet of Things (IoT) segments. Therefore, acquisition of NXP Semiconductors will enable Qualcomm to diversify into highly lucrative end markets such as auto, secured devices, connectivity and secure payments. These segments offer high-margin businesses with strong potential for future growth.
This transaction will place Qualcomm in the second position after Intel Corp. (INTC - Free Report) in terms of sales in the broader global semiconductor market. Moreover, the combined entity will also become a formidable challenger to other large semiconductor firms like Broadcom Ltd. (AVGO - Free Report) , Analog Devices Inc. (ADI - Free Report) and ARM Holdings.
Price Performance of Qualcomm
In the last one year, the stock price of Qualcomm has gained 16.24% compared with 8.66% loss witnessed by the Zacks categorized Wireless Equipment industry. Qualcomm, the undisputed leader in the global wireless baseband chipset market is widening its presence in adjacent opportunities, including automotive, networking and mobile computing strategies, which bode well for long-term growth. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor is best known for its versatility in IoT applications.
However, aggressive competition in the mobile phone chipset market, stringent regulatory norms and anti-competitive charges are some of the major headwinds faced by the company. We believe that these are the reasons behind the company’s currently carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Who wouldn't? These 10 are painstakingly hand-picked from 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank. They are our primary picks to buy and hold. Be among the very first to see them >>